Shiny cinnamon polypore
A species of Tiger's eye fungus, Also known as Tiger's eye Scientific name : Coltricia cinnamomea Genus : Tiger's eye fungus
Shiny cinnamon polypore, A species of Tiger's eye fungus
Also known as:
Tiger's eye
Scientific name: Coltricia cinnamomea
Genus: Tiger's eye fungus
Photo By walt sturgeon (Mycowalt) , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
The shiny cinnamon polypore is a truly beautiful mushroom, but unfortunately inedible. But this charming mushroom has found its way as a piece of decor. When dried, it doesn't lose any of its appealing features and remains as equally beautiful as fresh.
Colors
Brown
Habitat
The shiny cinnamon polypore can be found in woods and forest clearings, and along well-beaten paths and roadways. It grows on the ground, in humus or well-packed soil, often in moss, and sometimes on well-rotten wood.
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General Info
Habitat
The shiny cinnamon polypore can be found in woods and forest clearings, and along well-beaten paths and roadways. It grows on the ground, in humus or well-packed soil, often in moss, and sometimes on well-rotten wood.
Growth Form
Saprobic; solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
40 mm
Cap Diameter
1-5 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Untried
Spore Print
Yellowish brown
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Photo By walt sturgeon (Mycowalt) , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Hymenochaetales Family
Hymenochaetaceae Genus
Tiger's eye fungus Species
Shiny cinnamon polypore